fear the consequence

Frequency: 6.89.8 per million words

to be afraid of the result

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Examples (10)

  • They fear the consequences of rebellion.
  • Many employees fear the consequences of reporting misconduct.
  • He didn't tell the truth because he feared the consequences.
  • If you don't study for the exam, you should fear the consequences.
  • Fearing the legal consequences, the company immediately recalled the faulty product.
  • The whistleblower knew the risks but did not fear the personal consequences.
  • The government seems to fear the electoral consequences of raising taxes.
  • We should all fear the environmental consequences of inaction on climate change.
  • The general, fearing the dire consequences of a direct assault, chose to lay siege to the city instead.
  • You broke the rules, and while you might fear the consequence, you still have to face it.